Handicap System for Knockout competitions:Effective immediately we will be using a handicap system for all knockout events starting with The 2017 World Cup, this system will also be in effect during any scheduled singles Holy Grail/Ryder Cup matches.This is not required during “random” matches or Alternate shot matches, although member do have the option of using the system if they wish. You would just be required to do the math!Qualifying Rounds:

The likelihood of two or more players being tied for one of the playoff positions is quite high, in these cases the member with the highest handicap will move forward.For example, in the upcoming World Cup if Bubba scores 60, +12 handicap = 72. And Johnny scores 66, +6 handicap also =72 IF they are tied for the last spot available and since Bubba's handicap is higher he moves into the knockout stage. A similar situation could also occur when more than one play is involved with a tie and the same formula will be used, (Highest handicap move forward)In the event players with the same handicap are tied for any spot(s) to qualify for the knockout stage a playoff will be created to determine who moves on.Knockout Stage:There is no changes to who you play during this stage (#1 qualifier will still play #8 qualifier) however we will be implementing a handicap system where the member with the higher handicap will forfeit certain holes.For example: Nigel qualifies in the #1 spot with a 12 handicap and Tuxedo qualifies in the #8 spot with a 4 handicap.12 - 4 = 8We then divide that in half and Nigel is required to forfeit 4 holes (2 a side) In this example by rule,Tuxedo has chosen Pebble Beach.The lower handicapped player, Tuxedo, can either choose the the two holes each side or you may used the 4 lowest handicapped holes as determined by the Golf course. In this sample Tuxedo has chosen the 4 highest handicapped holes as determined by the Pebble beach designers. These are found on the scorecard ( A sample is shown below)During their match Nigel is required to forfeit #6 and #9 on the front nine and then #14 and #18 on the back nine.Since the game itself does not “recognize”any of this during play, in a very few rare cases members should also use common sense.For example: If Nigel is 3up on the #16th tee and since there is one more hole for him to forfeit, he would then forfeit #16 and forgo the forfeit on #18 in the example below, so the match can continue.A winner could also be determined before the round ends, you will need to either complete the round or the “looser” could just forfeit the mach (Not recommended)Once you have completed your match just post the score to the forum!​For a larger view click on the image.